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Finding our role in realising Madiba's vision
Madiba challenged us to achieve the impossible. On Mandela Day we are reflecting on our role in realising Madiba's vision for South Africa.
Jul 16, 20214 min read


The power of sharing our stories
The tapestry of the South African story is woven from many threads. When we reflect on our country’s history the threads of oppression,...
Jun 16, 20212 min read


Book reviews give young readers a voice
As part of our effort to spark an interest in books and stories, and to foster a love of reading, Otto Foundation libraries host monthly...
May 24, 20212 min read


The Music of Words
2 April is International Children's Book Day! International Children’s Book Day has been celebrated since 1967 on the birthday of the...
Apr 2, 20212 min read


New beginnings during a pandemic
Otto Foundation CEO, Zephne Ladbrook, writes: "It takes a dedicated project manager and a team of artisans to construct a library. But it...
Oct 30, 20205 min read


Re-Imagining the District Six Children’s Book Festival
Notes on how we are cancelling a festival and starting a movement.
Mar 23, 20203 min read

Rebuilding the Liyabona Library
: a progress update
Our vision for a new Liyabona Library at Holy Cross Primary is coming to life thanks to donor support. Read more on our progress here...
Aug 2, 20194 min read


Help us raise funds for a new Holy Cross library
Holy Cross Primary in District Six and a few of their author and NGO friends, are appealing to Capetonians to support their fundraising...
Jun 10, 20193 min read

A new Computer Room for Zonnebloem
In 2018 the Otto Foundation and the Click Foundation collaborated to launch a new computer centre for the learners at Zonnebloem - a...
Mar 5, 20191 min read


Hosting Book Dash
The Otto Foundation and its children's library at Zonnebloem, the Sunflower Learning Centre, hosted a successful Book Dash event in Cape...
Mar 5, 20191 min read

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